No. 424 in Vietnamese
sinh
The Vietnamese word "sinh" means "to give birth," "to be born," or "to produce."
In a sentence
Cô ấy vừa sinh em bé tuần trước.
She just gave birth to a baby last week.
The word 'sinh' in this sentence means 'to give birth' or 'to bear.' This usage pertains to childbirth.
Tôi đang học môn sinh học ở trường.
I am studying biology in school.
Here, 'sinh' is part of the compound word 'sinh học,' which means 'biology.' In this context, 'sinh' signifies life or biological processes.
Anh ấy sinh sống ở thành phố này từ nhỏ.
He has lived in this city since he was young.
Here, 'sinh' is part of the phrase 'sinh sống,' which means 'to live' or 'to inhabit.' It signifies the act of living or residing.
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